PSS - Designated Defensive Marksman - (PSS/DDM) (Notional Position)

Location: OCONUS



Provides defensive marksman support. Actively support and uphold the Company’s stated mission and values.

Essential Functions

Provide designated defensive marksman services as assigned
Perform day-to-day personal protective security functions
Drive the lead vehicle, principal’s vehicle, follow-vehicle, and/or acting as response agent whenever required in motorcade or similar operations
Maintains assigned protective formation position during principal’s walking movements
Participates in advance security preparations
Mans the security post at the principal’s residence or mans the command post, or other static post as required
Serves as a member of an ERT or QRF as assigned

Job Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen
Must attend and successfully complete a sniper/DDM/sharpshooter program issued by a military, law enforcement, or security (government or commercial) training program. This sniper/DDM/sharpshooter program must be of suitable complexity and quality to adequately prepare the graduate for successful performance as a DDM. Examples of programs that meet this requirement include, but are not limited to:

U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) Scout/Sniper
U.S. Army Sniper School
U.S. Special Forces Sniper School (formerly SOTIC)
Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) Hostage Rescue Team (HRT)/Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT)
Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) Mobile Security Division (MSD) DDM
National Tactical Officer’s Association (NTOA) recognized law enforcement sniper course
Must achieve a minimum M4 qualification score of 95% (i.e. 285 out of 300) or better on the DS qualification course of fire. The candidate shall maintain this qualification level with the M4 throughout assignment on this contract.
Must possess a minimum of three (3) years of applicable experience

A minimum of two (2) years of this experience must be as a DDM/sniper/sharpshooter. Candidates claiming military experience must have either a sniper Military Occupation Specialty (MOS) or Additional Skill Identifier (ASI). If claiming law enforcement experience for this requirement, must be full time, not as a collateral duty.
Experience may be gained in the employ of any national, state, provincial, local, or commercial entities providing armed high threat protective services that require skills similar to those identified in the PSS training course
Basic or Advanced Certification as a Security Guard is preferred
Must have a valid US Passport
Must have a current US driver's license
Must be able to pass a physical fitness agility test and maintain that fitness level for the duration of his/her service on the task order

Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening; position is also subject to random drug screening throughout the course of employment

If prior US Military, must have an honorable discharge
Must be able to pass a detailed background investigation and possess the criteria to be awarded and maintain the necessary US-issued security clearance

Must be able to pass a medical physical approving candidate for overseas work
Possess no impediments to traveling overseas to and within countries that are considered dangerous or unhealthy in general, or to the country or countries assigned in the applicable task order in specific
Attend and successfully complete the PSS training course
Qualify with the Glock-19, M4, M203, M240, M249, Remington 870 shotgun, M24, and SR25, re-qualifying as required by the task order



Preferred Qualifications
Strong written and oral presentation skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Excellent organization skills
Proven ability to work both collaboratively and autonomously
Strong initiative
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines


How To Apply:
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